Transportation in Majuro

Majuro's transport is built around the single paved road that strings the atoll's islands together, there's no rail, no metro, just shared taxis, rental cars, and the occasional hotel shuttle. Shared taxis (white or yellow sedans with roof lights) are the everyday workhorse: flag one anywhere along the main road, hop in with locals, and pay a fraction of what a private taxi costs. Rental cars sit at the moderate price tier and make sense if you'll explore beyond the hotel strip. Reserve at the airport desk because island stock is limited. Most visitors never need more than these two options. First-timers should know the road runs only 30-odd miles end-to-end, so "traffic" is a brief slowdown at school dismissal, not a city-style jam. There's no ride-hailing app. You hail by waving. Carry small bills, drivers rarely have change for large notes. Avoid the unofficial "tour vans" parked near cruise-ship days; they charge hotel-shuttle prices for the same shared-taxi route. From Amata Kabua International, the official taxi rank outside baggage claim is the only guaranteed ride. Agree the fare before you load bags. If your hotel has a meet-and-greet shuttle, take it, it's usually the cheapest door-to-door option.